Tips to open SRW file

Can't open the SRW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SRW files as well as a list of programs that support SRW files.

SRW file extension

File Name Samsung RAW Image
File Developer Samsung
File Category Data Files

The SRW file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SRW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SRW file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SRW file?

The file with the extension SRW is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Samsung. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Samsung RAW Image is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the SRW file. ACDSee, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Sybase PowerBuilder will apply when it is not possible to use Samsung RAW Converter.

How to open SRW file?

The main problem with Samsung RAW Image is that the SRW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that SRW files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SRW file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Samsung RAW Converter

In this case, you should first verify that the Samsung RAW Converter application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Samsung RAW Converter in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SRW files.

Step 2. Create association of Samsung RAW Converter with SRW files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SRW file still does not use the Samsung RAW Converter program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SRW file with the Samsung RAW Converter program.

Step 3. Update Samsung RAW Converter to the latest version

If, however, after binding Samsung RAW Converter with Samsung RAW Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SRW file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SRW file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SRW file. Sometimes virus-infected SRW files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SRW files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SRW file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SRW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SRW file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SRW file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SRW file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.